Diary of a Sheep Dairy Farmer https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com Welcome to Diary of a Sheep Dairy Farmer, where we talk all things dairy sheep, from breeding, to lambing to milking and everything in between and outside. I am your host Becca, co-owner and glorified farm hand of Hidden Hollow Sheep Dairy. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0600 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Education 1440 episodic Becca talks about how she became a sheep dairy farmer and what made her make the change to sheep from all the other animals on the farm. Becca Matthews Becca Matthews No false https://feed.podbean.com/hiddenhollowsheepdairy/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17772886/sheep_podcast_icon_tkwt6v.jpg Diary of a Sheep Dairy Farmer https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com 144 144 Why so Many Singles This Year? Figuring Out the Mystery Why so Many Singles This Year? Figuring Out the Mystery https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/why-so-many-singles-this-year-figuring-out-the-mystery/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/why-so-many-singles-this-year-figuring-out-the-mystery/#comments Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0600 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/b0d7342a-b3e9-36aa-b054-8d1851962001 Our first lambing group of the year has wrapped up and the results aren't terrible but I had an unusual amount of single lambs born. Today I talk about why this may have happened and what I think contributed to the resulting singles in my flock.

]]> Our first lambing group of the year has wrapped up and the results aren't terrible but I had an unusual amount of single lambs born. Today I talk about why this may have happened and what I think contributed to the resulting singles in my flock.

]]> Today I talk about why I had so many single lambs born in my first lambing group of the year and what may have contributed to them. Becca Matthews false No 1360 3 34 full Lambing diaries: Week one lambing updates Lambing diaries: Week one lambing updates https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/lambing-diaries-week-one-lambing-updates/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/lambing-diaries-week-one-lambing-updates/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:04:29 -0700 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/d9d3be84-f440-395e-bbeb-b0af29d3b48e So far the lambing has gone smoothly, it's everything else that has been chaotic. Week one of lambing updates; what we're got, how we're doing and what's to come.

Sorry this is a day late. For some reason my scheduling app did not work.

]]> So far the lambing has gone smoothly, it's everything else that has been chaotic. Week one of lambing updates; what we're got, how we're doing and what's to come.

Sorry this is a day late. For some reason my scheduling app did not work.

]]> r the lambing has gone smoothly, it’s everything else that has been chaotic. Week one of lambing updates; what we’re got, how we’re doing and what’s to come. Becca Matthews false No 722 3 33 full What's in your Lambing Supply Bucket? What's in your Lambing Supply Bucket? https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/whats-in-your-lambing-supply-bucket/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/whats-in-your-lambing-supply-bucket/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0700 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/4c58e97e-c6a5-358d-a29d-7f6b32095eec Lambing is right around the corner and it's time to get ready.  Here is a look into what I keep on hand for lambing season, complied over the last 10+ years.

 

  • Colostrum
  • Milk replacer
  • Electrolytes
  • Portable blender
  • Heat pad/cover/bed
  • Blankets
  • 8-way with CD&T
  • Dewormer
  • Syringes
  • Needles
  • RFID tags/tagger
  • Tags for lambs/tagger
  • Heat lamps/bulbs
  • Rubber rings/bander
  • M ear notcher
  • Scale/harness
  • Gloves
  • Thermometer
  • Scalpel
  • Scissors
  • Tattooing supplies
  • Resuscitator
  • Bottles/nipples
  • Penicillin
  • LA200
  • Dextrose
  • Tuber
  • Lube
  • Prolapse harness
  • Vet wrap/splints/gauze
  • Wound care
  • Corid
  • EZ Milker
  • Brix refractometer
  • Suture kit
  • Tooth file
  • Lamb Tote/taxi
  • Shears for crutching
  • Molasses
  • Orphan head gate
  • Gallagher
  • Phone
  • Lamb records

 

]]> Lambing is right around the corner and it's time to get ready.  Here is a look into what I keep on hand for lambing season, complied over the last 10+ years.

 

  • Colostrum
  • Milk replacer
  • Electrolytes
  • Portable blender
  • Heat pad/cover/bed
  • Blankets
  • 8-way with CD&T
  • Dewormer
  • Syringes
  • Needles
  • RFID tags/tagger
  • Tags for lambs/tagger
  • Heat lamps/bulbs
  • Rubber rings/bander
  • M ear notcher
  • Scale/harness
  • Gloves
  • Thermometer
  • Scalpel
  • Scissors
  • Tattooing supplies
  • Resuscitator
  • Bottles/nipples
  • Penicillin
  • LA200
  • Dextrose
  • Tuber
  • Lube
  • Prolapse harness
  • Vet wrap/splints/gauze
  • Wound care
  • Corid
  • EZ Milker
  • Brix refractometer
  • Suture kit
  • Tooth file
  • Lamb Tote/taxi
  • Shears for crutching
  • Molasses
  • Orphan head gate
  • Gallagher
  • Phone
  • Lamb records

 

]]> Lambing is right around the corner and it’s time to get ready.  Here is a look into what I keep on hand for lambing season, complied over the last 10+ years. Becca Matthews false No 1879 3 32 full First Time Lambers and Terminal Breeding First Time Lambers and Terminal Breeding https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/first-time-lambers-and-terminal-breeding/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/first-time-lambers-and-terminal-breeding/#comments Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0700 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/fc13dffa-fd4d-3765-80ab-f1fac019751b Today we talk about why I use terminal breeding groups with first time lambers.

]]> Today we talk about why I use terminal breeding groups with first time lambers.

]]> Today we talk about why I use terminal breeding groups with first time lambers. Becca Matthews false No 1163 3 31 full What Happened in 2025 - and What's New for 2026 What Happened in 2025 - and What's New for 2026 https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/what-happened-in-2025-and-whats-new-for-2026/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/what-happened-in-2025-and-whats-new-for-2026/#comments Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0700 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/080719bc-23fd-3bdd-8b07-f3fd33fdb3ae New year, new me and new ideas! Welcome back to Diary of a Sheep Dairy Farmer and all the chaos that comes with it.  Today I will be talking about what happened in 2025 - why I disappeared, and what you can expect from me in 2026.  

]]> New year, new me and new ideas! Welcome back to Diary of a Sheep Dairy Farmer and all the chaos that comes with it.  Today I will be talking about what happened in 2025 - why I disappeared, and what you can expect from me in 2026.  

]]> Today I will be talking about what happened in 2025 and what you can expect from me in 2026 Becca Matthews false No 871 3 30 full Who's your baby's daddy? Who's your baby's daddy? https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/whos-your-babys-daddy/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/whos-your-babys-daddy/#comments Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0700 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/c6b318b4-0d0f-3a1a-aa01-427ecafcebf0 Ever had a break out? Had more than one ram jump the fence and breed some ewes and now you're left wondering who's daddy? What are your options when it comes to finding out who dad is? What are your options when it comes to breeding those surprise ewe lambs later if you chose to keep them?

Today I talk about some of those options available to you when your rams get loose in the flock and you don't know who is daddy to the lambs 145 days later.

]]> Ever had a break out? Had more than one ram jump the fence and breed some ewes and now you're left wondering who's daddy? What are your options when it comes to finding out who dad is? What are your options when it comes to breeding those surprise ewe lambs later if you chose to keep them?

Today I talk about some of those options available to you when your rams get loose in the flock and you don't know who is daddy to the lambs 145 days later.

]]> Today I talk about some of those options available to you when your rams get loose in the flock and you don’t know who is daddy to the lambs 145 days later. Becca Matthews false No 735 29 full What to do about orphan/bum lambs What to do about orphan/bum lambs https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/what-to-do-about-orphanbum-lambs/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/what-to-do-about-orphanbum-lambs/#comments Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:44:18 -0700 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/2da4d7b3-b921-314c-a238-d04a00e8346b I do not like bottle feeding if i don't have to, so if I have a ewe that could take a lamb, I will do everything in my power to get that ewe to take that lamb - even if it is not their own.

Today I talk about how I manage fostering orphan lambs, or getting a ewe to accept her own rejected lamb.

]]> I do not like bottle feeding if i don't have to, so if I have a ewe that could take a lamb, I will do everything in my power to get that ewe to take that lamb - even if it is not their own.

Today I talk about how I manage fostering orphan lambs, or getting a ewe to accept her own rejected lamb.

]]> Today I talk about how I manage fostering orphan lambs, or getting a ewe to accept her own rejected lamb. Becca Matthews false No 621 28 full What do you have in your lambing supplies? What do you have in your lambing supplies? https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/what-do-you-have-in-your-lambing-supplies/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/what-do-you-have-in-your-lambing-supplies/#comments Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0700 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/1d2f2d1e-bd0d-324f-8a1f-fbe6ff26ade5 Lambing is in full swing on the farm, so let's talk lambing "kits" and supplies. What's in your kit? What's on your supply list? What do you have that I don't have?

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My Lambing Supply List:

Colostrum Milk replacer Electrolytes Portable blender Heat pad/cover/bed Blankets Covexin 8 Dewormer Syringes Needles RFID tags/tagger Tags for lambs/tagger Heat lamps/bulbs Rubber rings/bander M ear notcher Scale/harness Gloves Thermometer Scalpel Scissors Tattooing supplies Resuscitator Bottles/nipples Penicillin LA200 Dextrose Tuber Lube Prolapse harness Vet wrap/splints/gauze Wound care Corid EZ Milker Brix refractometer Suture kit

]]> Lambing is in full swing on the farm, so let's talk lambing "kits" and supplies. What's in your kit? What's on your supply list? What do you have that I don't have?

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My Lambing Supply List:

Colostrum
Milk replacer
Electrolytes
Portable blender
Heat pad/cover/bed
Blankets
Covexin 8
Dewormer
Syringes
Needles
RFID tags/tagger
Tags for lambs/tagger
Heat lamps/bulbs
Rubber rings/bander
M ear notcher
Scale/harness
Gloves
Thermometer
Scalpel
Scissors
Tattooing supplies
Resuscitator
Bottles/nipples
Penicillin
LA200
Dextrose
Tuber
Lube
Prolapse harness
Vet wrap/splints/gauze
Wound care
Corid
EZ Milker
Brix refractometer
Suture kit

]]> Lambing is in full swing on the farm, so let’s talk lambing ”kits” and supplies. Becca Matthews false No 1008 27 full Welcome back! I am back! Welcome back! I am back! https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/welcome-back-i-am-back/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/welcome-back-i-am-back/#comments Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:11:03 -0700 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/0310ece6-292b-3052-8420-8e648aed1cca I am back for season two year two of Diary of a Sheep Dairy Farmer. Let's make this year a good one. Today I am doing a short-ish recap of what's been going on since my last episode and stay tuned for next week when I dive into lambing and all that it entails.

]]> I am back for season two year two of Diary of a Sheep Dairy Farmer. Let's make this year a good one. Today I am doing a short-ish recap of what's been going on since my last episode and stay tuned for next week when I dive into lambing and all that it entails.

]]> Today I am doing a short-ish recap of what’s been going on since my last episode and stay tuned for next week when I dive into lambing and all that it entails. Becca Matthews false No 910 2 26 full Milk sheep vs Meat Sheep Milk sheep vs Meat Sheep https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/milk-sheep-vs-meat-sheep/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/milk-sheep-vs-meat-sheep/#comments Wed, 07 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0600 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/a194a41a-34ec-337c-b4c6-f7735be61ee9 Ever wonder what makes milk sheep different from meat sheep? Today Becca outlines a few of those differences.  It is not a definitive list by any means but it is a start.

]]> Ever wonder what makes milk sheep different from meat sheep? Today Becca outlines a few of those differences.  It is not a definitive list by any means but it is a start.

]]> Ever wonder what makes milk sheep different from meat sheep? Today Becca outlines a few of those differences.  It is not a definitive list by any means but it is a start. Becca Matthews false No 590 1 25 full Alternatives to Keeping Your Own Ram Alternatives to Keeping Your Own Ram https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/alternatives-to-keeping-your-own-ram/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/alternatives-to-keeping-your-own-ram/#comments Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0600 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e0e59aea-45b7-3c79-8269-70e88485485f Breeding season is right around the corner for many of us. Today Becca talks about what it takes to keep a ram of your own, and some alternatives if having your own ram just isn't possible.

]]> Breeding season is right around the corner for many of us. Today Becca talks about what it takes to keep a ram of your own, and some alternatives if having your own ram just isn't possible.

]]> Breeding season is right around the corner for many of us. Today Becca talks about what it takes to keep a ram of your own, and some alternatives if having your own ram just isn’t possible. Becca Matthews false No 1107 1 24 full What can you make with sheep milk? What can you make with sheep milk? https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/what-can-you-make-with-sheep-milk/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/what-can-you-make-with-sheep-milk/#comments Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:37:08 -0600 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/676e48bf-b983-3ee8-be7d-de7b91016072 The question that seems to follow after You can milk sheep? Today Becca decides to answer with a few products that can be made from sheep milk.

 

 

]]> The question that seems to follow after You can milk sheep? Today Becca decides to answer with a few products that can be made from sheep milk.

 

 

]]> The question that seems to follow after You can milk sheep? Today Becca decides to answer with a few products that can be made from sheep milk. Becca Matthews false No 976 1 23 full Cross Breeding Dairy Sheep Cross Breeding Dairy Sheep https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/cross-breeding-dairy-sheep/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/cross-breeding-dairy-sheep/#comments Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0600 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/98702656-f975-3058-94d9-bf1edf87edba Today Becca talks about crossing breeding dairy sheep and why it's done.

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]]> Today Becca talks about crossing breeding dairy sheep and why it's done.

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]]> Becca Matthews false No 988 22 full Controversial things I do on my sheep farm Controversial things I do on my sheep farm https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/controversial-things-i-do-on-my-sheep-farm/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/controversial-things-i-do-on-my-sheep-farm/#comments Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0600 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/3183c8c6-451a-3bd6-a15a-d9ebd184cba8 Today Becca talks about some of the controversial things she does on her sheep farm that work for her, may not work for everyone, but always seem to raise some eyebrows.

Who else does some head turning things on their farm that works for them but others think they are strange for doing?

]]> Today Becca talks about some of the controversial things she does on her sheep farm that work for her, may not work for everyone, but always seem to raise some eyebrows.

Who else does some head turning things on their farm that works for them but others think they are strange for doing?

]]> Today Becca talks about some of the controversial things she does on her sheep farm that work for her, may not work for everyone, but always seem to raise some eyebrows. Becca Matthews false No 1132 1 21 full Drying off ewes - Don't make my mistakes! Drying off ewes - Don't make my mistakes! https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/drying-off-ewes-dont-make-my-mistakes/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/drying-off-ewes-dont-make-my-mistakes/#comments Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0600 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/3e5ba8a6-5b5c-3170-aae4-3d5f46bbdaaf One again Becca let's you in on the mistakes she has made when drying off ewes and what has worked for her when drying off during milking and when she is just letting the ewes raise lambs.

]]> One again Becca let's you in on the mistakes she has made when drying off ewes and what has worked for her when drying off during milking and when she is just letting the ewes raise lambs.

]]> One again Becca let’s you in on the mistakes she has made when drying off ewes and what has worked for her when drying off during milking and when she is just letting the ewes raise lambs. Becca Matthews false No 667 1 20 full Talking the benefits of sheep milk with Candice Christensen of Capped Mountain Farms Talking the benefits of sheep milk with Candice Christensen of Capped Mountain Farms https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/talking-the-benefits-of-sheep-milk-with-candice-christensen-of-cat-mountain-farms/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/talking-the-benefits-of-sheep-milk-with-candice-christensen-of-cat-mountain-farms/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0600 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/6e4314e0-6e24-3337-b392-772dc576f161 Today Becca talks with Candice Christensen of Capped Mountain Farms about allergies, the benefits of sheep milk, and what goes on around Candice's homestead.

To reach out and talk to Candice:

email: candiceleesays@gmail.com

 

To reach out and talk to Becca:

email: hiddenhollowidaho@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiddenhollowsheepdairy

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenhollowsheepdairy

 

]]> Today Becca talks with Candice Christensen of Capped Mountain Farms about allergies, the benefits of sheep milk, and what goes on around Candice's homestead.

To reach out and talk to Candice:

email: candiceleesays@gmail.com

 

To reach out and talk to Becca:

email: hiddenhollowidaho@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiddenhollowsheepdairy

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiddenhollowsheepdairy

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenhollowsheepdairy

 

]]> Today Becca talks with Candice Christensen of Cat Mountain Farms about allergies, the benefits of sheep milk, and what goes on around Candice’s homestead. Becca Matthews false No 3076 1 19 full Weaning lambs - Don't make my mistakes Weaning lambs - Don't make my mistakes https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/weaning-lambs-dont-make-my-mistakes/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/weaning-lambs-dont-make-my-mistakes/#comments Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0600 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e8ae45e0-d0c3-35fa-89e2-d8839f738f9b Today Becca talks weaning lambs because that is what she has been doing and is gearing up to do some more of. She'll talk some do's and don'ts of weaning and let you in on the mistakes she has made over the years.

]]> Today Becca talks weaning lambs because that is what she has been doing and is gearing up to do some more of. She'll talk some do's and don'ts of weaning and let you in on the mistakes she has made over the years.

]]> Today Becca talks weaning lambs because that is what she has been doing and is gearing up to do some more of. She’ll talk some do’s and don’ts of weaning and let you in on the mistakes she has made over the years. Becca Matthews false No 1044 1 18 full How old is too old to milk and breed your ewe? How old is too old to milk and breed your ewe? https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/how-old-is-too-old-to-milk-and-breed-your-ewe/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/how-old-is-too-old-to-milk-and-breed-your-ewe/#comments Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0600 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/9e2196ce-56a0-3fdb-a7d1-3e20c90ee094 Today Becca talks about older ewes, reminiscing about some of her favorites on the farm and what you should be looking for in your older ewes that will determine if they should be bred and therefore milked.

]]> Today Becca talks about older ewes, reminiscing about some of her favorites on the farm and what you should be looking for in your older ewes that will determine if they should be bred and therefore milked.

]]> Today Becca talks about older ewes, reminiscing about some of her favorites on the farm and what you should be looking for in your older ewes that will determine if they should be bred and therefore milked. Becca Matthews false No 875 1 17 full Lambing wrap up - Spring addition Lambing wrap up - Spring addition https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/lambing-wrap-up-spring-addition/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/lambing-wrap-up-spring-addition/#comments Wed, 29 May 2024 10:00:00 -0600 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/a3fdf59a-f916-3f0d-8d31-b988127f42ba Today Becca talks about how her spring lambing group went. What went wrong and what went right and how the numbers added up and compared to the late winter lambing.

]]> Today Becca talks about how her spring lambing group went. What went wrong and what went right and how the numbers added up and compared to the late winter lambing.

]]> Today Becca talks about how her spring lambing group went. What went wrong and what went right and how the numbers added up and compared to the late winter lambing. Becca Matthews false No 935 1 16 full Out of Season Breeding is right around the corner Out of Season Breeding is right around the corner https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/out-of-season-breeding-is-right-around-the-corner/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/out-of-season-breeding-is-right-around-the-corner/#comments Wed, 22 May 2024 10:00:00 -0600 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/b1ea9070-da0b-3e2f-a627-a5e1eb8dfc6c Today Becca discusses out of season breeding. Why do we do it and how do we do it?

]]> Today Becca discusses out of season breeding. Why do we do it and how do we do it?

]]> Today Becca discusses out of season breeding. Why do we do it and how do we do it? Becca Matthews false No 1190 1 15 full Talking Micro Dairy and NADSA with Olivia Fox from Crafty Fox Acres Talking Micro Dairy and NADSA with Olivia Fox from Crafty Fox Acres https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/talking-micro-dairy-and-nasda-with-olivia-fox-from-crafty-fox-acres/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/talking-micro-dairy-and-nasda-with-olivia-fox-from-crafty-fox-acres/#comments Wed, 15 May 2024 10:00:00 -0600 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/5133ac57-ceb2-34f5-8835-460327f121ca Today Becca talks with Olivia Fox from Crafty Fox Acres about her plans for a micro sheep dairy and her involvement in the North America Dairy Sheep Association. Come join us as we talk all things dairy sheep.

 

 

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]]> Today Becca talks with Olivia Fox from Crafty Fox Acres about her plans for a micro sheep dairy and her involvement in the North America Dairy Sheep Association. Come join us as we talk all things dairy sheep.

 

 

You can contact me at:

hiddenhollowidaho@gmail.com

And follow me on:

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To follow Olivia Fox

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]]> Today Becca talks with Olivia Fox from Crafty Fox Acres about her plans for a micro sheep dairy and her involvement in the North America Dairy Sheep Association. Becca Matthews false No 3290 1 14 full What makes a ram lamb make the grade? What makes a ram lamb make the grade? https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/what-makes-a-ram-lamb-make-the-grade/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/what-makes-a-ram-lamb-make-the-grade/#comments Wed, 08 May 2024 10:00:00 -0600 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/7d213c35-adda-3d5b-b732-780dcaff45bb Today Becca spends a little time talking about what she looks for in a potential ram lamb. Since 99% of ram lambs born will be wethered, it takes a special kind of ram to make the grade.

 

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]]> Today Becca spends a little time talking about what she looks for in a potential ram lamb. Since 99% of ram lambs born will be wethered, it takes a special kind of ram to make the grade. Becca Matthews false No 920 1 13 full Assessing replacement ewe lambs Assessing replacement ewe lambs https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/assessing-replacement-ewe-lambs/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/assessing-replacement-ewe-lambs/#comments Wed, 01 May 2024 10:00:00 -0600 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/65a3804f-4bc9-3b32-978a-84cec04ae1f8 In the middle of the second go round of lambing Becca talks about replacement ewe lambs and what she looks for in a good milking ewe lamb.

]]> In the middle of the second go round of lambing Becca talks about replacement ewe lambs and what she looks for in a good milking ewe lamb.

]]> In the middle of the second go round of lambing Becca talks about replacement ewe lambs and what she looks for in a good milking ewe lamb. Becca Matthews false No 1037 1 12 full What to do with lambs for milking What to do with lambs for milking https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/what-do-with-lambs-for-milking/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/what-do-with-lambs-for-milking/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2024 15:17:52 -0600 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/55ff2075-cfee-3411-a9a0-e250a0deb257 Today Becca talks about milking. How do you decide when to start? When are you going to milk? What do you do with the lambs? I'll answer all these questions and more.

]]> Today Becca talks about milking. How do you decide when to start? When are you going to milk? What do you do with the lambs? I'll answer all these questions and more.

]]> Today Becca talks about milking. How do you decide when to start? When are you going to milk? What do you do with the lambs? I’ll answer all these questions and more. Becca Matthews false No 668 1 11 full Record Keeping -It doesn't have to be that hard Record Keeping -It doesn't have to be that hard https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/record-keeping-it-doesnt-have-to-be-that-hard/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/record-keeping-it-doesnt-have-to-be-that-hard/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:29:21 -0600 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/c2d93505-03b0-3039-bced-5c50495c5a34 Today Becca talks about record keeping.  This always seems to be a hot topic, so today she'll dive into how she keeps her sheep straight and the flock on tract.

]]> Today Becca talks about record keeping.  This always seems to be a hot topic, so today she'll dive into how she keeps her sheep straight and the flock on tract.

]]> Today Becca talks about record keeping.  This always seems to be a hot topic, so today she’ll dive into how she keeps her sheep straight and the flock on tract. Becca Matthews false No 1128 1 10 full Lambing wrap up - What I did right and wrong Lambing wrap up - What I did right and wrong https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/lambing-wrap-up-what-i-did-right-and-wrong/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/lambing-wrap-up-what-i-did-right-and-wrong/#comments Mon, 01 Apr 2024 11:02:07 -0600 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/b7742d3c-6afb-388f-80ab-1a4af98e8e47 Becca is back from her lambing hiatus with the good, bad and ugly from her late winter lambing group.

]]> Becca is back from her lambing hiatus with the good, bad and ugly from her late winter lambing group.

]]> Becca is back from her lambing hiatus with the good, bad and ugly from her late winter lambing group. Becca Matthews false No 1103 1 9 full Answering some sheep questions Answering some sheep questions https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/answering-some-sheep-questions/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/answering-some-sheep-questions/#comments Tue, 20 Feb 2024 12:46:18 -0700 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/af1630a3-dfbc-3115-9f8a-2a80e4c065ac Today Becca answers some of your questions from Instagram and Youtube

]]> Today Becca answers some of your questions from Instagram and Youtube

]]> Today Becca answers some of your questions from Instagram and Youtube Becca Matthews false No 712 8 full Prepping for lambing: Lambing supplies Prepping for lambing: Lambing supplies https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/prepping-for-lambing-lambing-supplies/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/prepping-for-lambing-lambing-supplies/#comments Tue, 13 Feb 2024 18:55:28 -0700 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/372133db-2449-38ef-bdad-e26096d6e7c5 We are on the countdown to lambing, so this topic is on my mind .. lambing prep and supplies.

]]> We are on the countdown to lambing, so this topic is on my mind .. lambing prep and supplies.

]]> We are on the countdown to lambing, so this topic is on my mind .. lambing prep and supplies. Becca Matthews false No 1075 7 full Predators and what we can do about them Predators and what we can do about them https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/predators-and-what-we-can-do-about-them/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/predators-and-what-we-can-do-about-them/#comments Mon, 05 Feb 2024 14:27:54 -0700 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/08495e26-ebcb-3b14-967b-9b8baea00aa4 This week I talk about predators to sheep and what we as sheep owners can do about them with the limited resources at our disposal.

]]> This week I talk about predators to sheep and what we as sheep owners can do about them with the limited resources at our disposal.

]]> This week I talk about predators to sheep and what we as sheep owners can do about them with the limited resources at our disposal. Becca Matthews false No 879 6 full Sheep's wool - let's talk about it! Sheep's wool - let's talk about it! https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/sheeps-wool-lets-talk-about-it/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/sheeps-wool-lets-talk-about-it/#comments Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:50:41 -0700 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/bdb9a858-ed1b-3603-9204-3c32dfcd7b72 I think there is a huge misconception about sheep wool - the kind that is still on the sheep. Today I dive in and talk about why our sheep can be out in the elements without the issues we humans tend to have.

]]> I think there is a huge misconception about sheep wool - the kind that is still on the sheep. Today I dive in and talk about why our sheep can be out in the elements without the issues we humans tend to have.

]]> I think there is a huge misconception about sheep wool - the kind that is still on the sheep. Today I dive in and talk about why our sheep can be out in the elements without the issues we humans tend to have. Becca Matthews false No 997 5 full Making the hard choices: Culling Sheep Making the hard choices: Culling Sheep https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/making-the-hard-choices-culling-sheep/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/making-the-hard-choices-culling-sheep/#comments Mon, 22 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0700 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/43420a6c-d651-3e92-b199-69167dcde94c Today Becca talks about the culling process on her farm. Why we cull, what we are looking for, when we cull etc.  

]]> Today Becca talks about the culling process on her farm. Why we cull, what we are looking for, when we cull etc.  

]]> Today Becca talks about the culling process on her farm. Why we cull, what we are looking for, when we cull etc. Becca Matthews false No 820 1 4 full Breeding is done, Lambing hasn’t started ... what do we do in January? Breeding is done, Lambing hasn’t started ... what do we do in January? https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/breeding-is-done-lambing-hasn-t-started-what-do-we-do-in-january/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/breeding-is-done-lambing-hasn-t-started-what-do-we-do-in-january/#comments Mon, 15 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0700 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/055488a9-bded-32cb-9e89-77dbda481078 Today Becca talks about what she does during January - the longest month of the year, and the coldest and the crummiest.  There are still plenty of farm jobs to do, it's just a matter of weather and ambition.

]]> Today Becca talks about what she does during January - the longest month of the year, and the coldest and the crummiest.  There are still plenty of farm jobs to do, it's just a matter of weather and ambition.

]]> Today Becca talks about what she does during January - the longest month of the year, and the coldest and the crummiest.  There are still plenty of farm jobs to do, it’s just a matter of weather and ambition. Becca Matthews false No 1219 1 3 full Can you milk any sheep? Let’s talk dairy sheep breeds Can you milk any sheep? Let’s talk dairy sheep breeds https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/can-you-milk-any-sheep-let-s-talk-dairy-sheep-breeds/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/can-you-milk-any-sheep-let-s-talk-dairy-sheep-breeds/#comments Mon, 08 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0700 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/9300c084-669d-3487-8281-190bbb34efd1 On today's episode, Becca talks about the four top dairy breeds in the US as well as a few alternative sheep breeds that can be used as dairy sheep. 

]]> On today's episode, Becca talks about the four top dairy breeds in the US as well as a few alternative sheep breeds that can be used as dairy sheep. 

]]> On today’s episode, Becca talks about the four top dairy breeds in the US as well as a few alternative sheep breeds that can be used as dairy sheep. Becca Matthews false No 1289 1 2 full Who are we and why are we here? Who are we and why are we here? https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/who-are-we-and-why-are-we-here/ https://hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/e/who-are-we-and-why-are-we-here/#comments Mon, 01 Jan 2024 08:38:07 -0700 hiddenhollowsheepdairy.podbean.com/2631a4e4-1daf-375e-9d37-692d052414ae Becca talks about how she went from raising cattle to raising sheep and putting in a sheep dairy in southern Idaho.

]]> Becca talks about how she went from raising cattle to raising sheep and putting in a sheep dairy in southern Idaho.

]]> Becca talks about how she went from raising cattle to raising sheep and putting in a sheep dairy in southern Idaho. Becca Matthews false No 1079 1 1 full